Inexcusable is a nottobemissed chapter in the anthropology of ritual male dating behavior. It also gives an inside view as to how actions can be misinterpreted with life altering consequences. He is also the author of freewill, gold dust, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadowboxer. Author interview chris lynch, author of inexcusable bookpage. Chris lynch born july 2, 1962 is an american writer of books for young people.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. National book award for young peoples literature, and iceman,the right fight, shadow boxer, gold dust, and slot machine, all ala best books for young adults. Chris lynchs book inexcusable is a great book for all levels and interests. While the topic of date rape is not a personal issue for lynch.
Inexcusable themes chris lynch this study guide consists of approximately 15 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of inexcusable. Through firstperson narration, it chronicles the life of high school senior keir. This is a must read for any young man who has ever been, or ever expects to be, in love. Inexcusable, the drama filled book, is somewhat hard to understand but the story itself is good. The very first scene depicts keir in a bedroom having an intense confrontation with gigi boudakian, the girl that he claims to love. Chris lynch is the printz honor awardwinning author of several highly acclaimed young adult novels, including printz honor book freewill, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadow boxerall ala best books for young adultsas well as killing time in crystal city, little blue lies, pieces, kill switch, angry young man, and inexcusable, which was a national book award finalist and the recipient of. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Inexcusable is a novel for young adults written by chris lynch in 2005.
Inexcusable ebook by chris lynch 9781439107027 rakuten kobo. Inexcusable date rapefrom the accuseds point of viewis the subject of this finely crafted and thoughtprovoking pageturner slj, a national book award. I would totally recommend this book for readers with interests in sports, fiction, or romance. Book trailer created by teresa schauer who is the owner of this channel. Author interview chris lynch, author of inexcusable. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Oct 27, 2010 inexcusable, by chris lynch booktrailers4all. Now, in his latest book for teens, inexcusable, lynch delves into the often taboo subject of date rape and as an intriguing twist, tells the story through the eyes of the accused. Inexcusable ebook by chris lynch official publisher page.
He has an ma from the writing program at emerson college and is a prinze honor winner for his novel freewill. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. After keir accidentally cripples an opponent during a football game, things really go awry, especially since his victim. Violence, substance abuse, death and depression are just a few of the tough topics acclaimed author chris lynch has tackled in his works for young adults. Date rape from the accuseds point of view is the subject of this finely crafted and thoughtprovoking pageturner slj, a national book award finalist from printz honor winning author chris lynch. Inexcusable by chris lynch is a glimpse into a boy walking a blurred line into manhood. Click to read more about inexcusable by chris lynch. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. This is an account of an accusation of rape from the perspective of the person accused. Good guys understand that no means no, and so i could not have done thi. A curriculum guide to inexcusable by chris lynch about the book keir sarafian declares that he is innocent of raping gigi boudakian. Inexcusable inexcusable, book 1 by chris lynch fantastic fiction. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Jan, 2015 inexcusable by chris lynch, 9781481432023, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Polluted with alcohol and high on drugs, keir shows up at a graduation party where gigi is brooding over her boyfriends absence. Keir, a high school senior, cannot come to terms with the idea that he would be capable of such an act. Inexcusable is a 2005 novel for young adults by american author chris lynch. Lynch has hit a homerun with this provocative, important read about keir, a selfproclaimed good guy headed for college on a football scholarship. Inexcusable is a 2005 novel written by chris lynch in the young adult genre. Chris lynch has written a noholdsbarred story about truth, lies, and responsibility a story that every good guy needs to hear. Throughout his life he has always been told by his loved ones what a good guy. Inexcusable by chris lynch, 9781481432023, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Inexcusable by chris lynch date rapefrom the accuseds point of viewis the subject of this finely crafted and thoughtprovoking pageturner slj, a.
Chris lynch offers a very intriguing writing style that is very interesting and easy to follow. By chris lynch free read no longer available date rapefrom the accuseds point of viewis the subject of this finely crafted and thoughtprovoking pageturner slj, a national book award finalist from printz honorwinning author chris lynch. Oct 25, 2005 chris lynch s book inexcusable is a great book for all levels and interests. Inexcusable by chris lynch pdf free download ebook. The two leave the party together and wind up in a room. High school senior and football player keir sets out to enjoy himself on graduation night, but when he attempts to comfort a friend whose date has left her stranded, things go terribly wrong. He is also the author of freewill, gold dust, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadow boxer all ala best books for young adultsas well as extreme elvin. From the first phrase to the last phrase, chris lynch creates a character with such flawless selfdeception that the reader mistakes being seduced with being stalked. Since the book is written about two teenagers, it is very relatable.
Throughout his life he has always been told by his loved ones what a good guy he is. Slj, a national book award finalist from printz honorwinning author chris lynch. Inexcusable book by chris lynch official publisher page. He holds an ma from the writing program at emerson college. This study guide consists of approximately 15 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of inexcusable. Inexcusable book by chris lynch official publisher page simon. A teen revives the legacy of his lost brother in this compelling novel from the author of inexcusable, a national book award finalist. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Chris lynch was born and raised in boston and now lives in scotland with his family where he continues to write and mentor young writers. Through firstperson narration, it chronicles the life of high school senior keir sarafian. Read inexcusable online by chris lynch books free 30day trial.
Chris lynch has written a true to life account of the way in which teens think and act. His works include inexcusable, a finalist for the u. It is a commentary on how society explains behaviors in which the participants can never quite figure out how they got themselves into negative situations. Inexcusable book by chris lynch official publisher. I almost dont even care what the subject is because right now i am sick and i am confused and i am laid so low by the very idea that gigi boudakian is screaming at me that the whatfor hardly seems even to matter.
And the one thing he knows about himself is that he is a good guy. Sep 06, 2016 but in truth, what hes done is inexcusable. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Irreversible book by chris lynch official publisher.
Chris lynchs national book award finalist celebrates its tenth anniversary with a special edition of this gripping story about a date rapefrom the rapists perspective. This is an example of the drama that happens in the book inexcusable by chris lynch. Click download or read online button to get inexcusable book now. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. With two sisters in college, keir lives alone with his lonely, widowed father, who treats keir more like a buddy than a son. Keir sarafian may not know much, but he knows himself. Gigi boudakian is screaming at me so fearsomely, i think i could just about cry. A sequel, irreversible, was published on september 6, 2016. Keir is a senior who lives with his widowed father ray. He is also the author of freewill, gold dust, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadowboxer, all ala best books for young adults. Chris lynch s national book award finalist celebrates its tenth anniversary with a special edition of this gripping story about a date rapefrom the rapists perspective. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of inexcusable by chris lynch. Read inexcusable by chris lynch for free with a 30 day free trial. Inexcusable, by chris lynch, is told from the perspective of keir sarafian, a high school senior, football kicker, and selfproclaimed good guy.
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